Healthy Eating

Do you want to plan your August menus using fresh, local organic fruits, vegetables and herbs? If so, it’s helpful to understand what’s in season in August. While it is impossible for us to say precisely when any given crop will be available at your local farmer’s market, this list will at least give you a good idea of some of the things you might be able to find.

What’s in Season in August? This List Will Give You the Answer.

Apples

Apricots

Basil

Beans

Blueberries

Broccoli

Beets

Blackberries

Cabbage

Cantaloupe

Carrots

Cauliflower

Chives

Cilantro, Corn

Cucumbers

Currants

Celery

Cucumbers

Garlic

Kale

Lettuce

Melons

Nectarines

Parsley

Pears

Peaches

Peppers

Plums

Potatoes

Radishes

Raspberries

Red Cabbage

Romaine Lettuce

Rosemary

Sage

Shallots

Spinach

Strawberries

Summer Squash

Swiss Chard

Sweet Onions

Sweet Potatoes

Tomatoes

Thyme

Turnips

Watermelons

Yams

So there you have it. If you want to eat local, fresh, seasonal produce during the month of August, these are the things you might be able to find at your local farmer’s market, or perhaps in your CSA box if you subscribe to one. Happy menu planning, and happy August to all! Here’s wishing you a lovely and bountiful month.